Managing Editor
Sprout Social is growing our content team, and we’re looking for a managing editor to help us get to the next level.
The person we’re looking for is an experienced editor, a deadline-oriented project manager and an investigative analyst. They will lead execution of our content strategy, primarily focusing on editorial planning, overseeing content production and analyzing content performance—all to fuel our awareness and acquisition goals for Sprout.
On a day-to-day basis, they will manage our publishing calendar and content production, including writing briefs, making assignments, editing content and proactively driving collaboration with colleagues across marketing. They will manage and grow our freelance, partner and contributor writing pool and oversee writer capacity planning while providing regular constructive feedback. Additionally, they will be responsible for reporting on and analyzing content performance to identify opportunities.
The ideal candidate is a clear and direct communicator who thrives on solving hard problems as part of a high-performing team. They are comfortable working independently in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment. They will be a senior individual contributor on the content team, reporting to the Sr. Manager of Content & Communications.
Qualifications
These are the minimum qualifications that our hiring team is looking for in this role:
- 2+ years of experience planning and managing an editorial calendar and publication(s) for a brand, either in-house or in an agency environment
- 2+ years of experience using SEO research and best practices to inform content
- 2+ years of experience using Google Analytics and other tools to report on content performance
- 1+ years of experience hiring and managing freelance writers
Additionally, these are the preferred qualifications that would indicate a particularly strong candidate:
- Strong understanding of the value of social media for business and best practices for content distribution and social strategy
If you’re interested in joining a growing company committed to building an industry-leading content team, we’d love to talk with you!
Within one month, you will…
- Attend Sprout Social new hire training to learn about our company, culture and products and understand the value we deliver to customers
- Meet with key partners on the marketing, brand creative and sales teams to learn about the scope of their work and past content collaborations
- Develop a firm understanding of Sprout’s brand positioning and writing guidelines
- Familiarize yourself with Sprout’s current editorial calendar as well as past articles, data reports, guides, videos and existing content
- Soak up knowledge from every team you interact with and ask a lot of questions
Within three months, you will...
- Have a strong understanding of Sprout’s content strategy and the role of content in accomplishing our business goals and objectives
- Take over management of Sprout’s editorial calendar, ensuring we meet deadlines, hit publishing goals and adjust where needed
- Edit and provide feedback to team members and freelancers, working with them to improve their pieces and grow as content creators
- Collaborate with the International Marketing Lead to localize existing content and support our EMEA marketing strategy
- Understand the ins and outs of project management and content tools like Jira, Wordpress and Smartsheet
Within six months, you will...
- Lead our quarterly editorial planning process, overseeing the publication of 30-40 pieces/quarter by the content team
- Assign pieces to team members and freelancers, managing the content creation process from ideation to publication
- Collaborate with the acquisition team to plan content for marketing campaigns
- Regularly use Google Analytics, Salesforce, Sprout Social and other tools to understand content performance across different dimensions
- Begin iterating on and build systems and processes to scale our content function
- Be comfortable and proactive about working with our team and collaborators to give feedback and push both the creativity and performance of our content
- Propose approaches to test within our content and make recommendations for improvements
Within 12 months, you will…
- Work closely with team members on mapping out new content campaigns and identifying all of the deliverables needed for success
- Contribute to defining the content strategy that will get us to Sprout’s next level of growth
- Surprise us! Use your unique ideas and abilities to change our team and marketing efforts in beneficial ways that we haven’t even considered yet.
Of course what is outlined above is the ideal timeline, but things may shift based on business needs and other projects and tasks could be added at the discretion of your manager.
About Sprout Social
Sprout Social powers open communication between individuals, brands and communities through elegant, sophisticated software. We are relentless about solving hard problems for our customers and committed to both customer and team success.
Team Sprout is a group of very talented, smart and passionate people with broad interests and backgrounds. We believe that true employee engagement cannot happen if you can’t bring your whole self to work, so we’re committed to building a diverse team, embracing an inclusive culture and investing in equity across our organization. That dedication is core to Sprout. We want all candidates, particularly those coming from traditionally underrepresented groups in the technology industry, to know they are welcome at Sprout.
We’re proud to regularly be recognized for software, product and company culture achievements. Our team’s shared belief in Sprout’s mission promotes a culture of openness, empowerment and fun. We have built a benefits program to match the strength of our team. This program includes:
- Insurance and benefit options that are built for both individuals and families, including generous company contributions
- Progressive benefit offerings like our parental leave program
- High-quality and well-maintained equipment - your computer will never prevent you from doing your best whether you are in an office or working remotely
- State of the art offices in cities where Sprout has physical locations (Chicago and Seattle) for those that prefer an office setting
- Solid programs in some of the staples: medical coverage, disability and life insurance
- Wellness initiatives to ensure both health and financial well-being of our team
- Growing corporate social responsibility program that is driven by the involvement and passion of our team members
Sprout Social is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and an Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, marital status, order of protection status, citizenship status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at a[email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, please click here (1) Equal Opportunity Employment Poster (2) Sprout Social's Affirmative Action Statement (3) Pay Transparency Statement.
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Whenever possible, Sprout wants to provide our team with the flexibility to work in the location that makes the most sense for them. For those that prefer an office setting, this role may be based in our Chicago or Seattle locations. If you prefer to work from your home, we can accommodate that for many locations across the United States. We are not set up in all states, however, so please take a look at the drop down box in our application. If your state is listed, we're good to move forward. If not, we're not able to hire in your state at this time. If you'd like to stay in touch with us in case that changes in the future, please apply and we'll save your application for possible future consideration.
